In 1832, railroad contractor, Philip Duffy, hired 57 Irish immigrants to lay railroad tracks in West Chester, Pennsylvania. But, less than two months after their arrival, all 57 were dead. Did they all die - as was widely believed - due to a cholera pandemic? Or, were some of them murdered?

Two strangers a white American man and a young Chinese woman pursue a marriage brokered through the Internet. They get more than they bargained for when she moves to America to be his bride in this quirky documentary.

Hear inspiring and forward-looking leaders and thinkers on the topic of learning, including Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, Bill Gates, Rita F. Pierson, Sir Ken Robinson and Geoffrey Canada, among others. Hosted by John Legend, this special, which is focused solely on education, marks the first TED project prod...

(MAY 10, 2013) Senator Trip Pittman, the chairman of the Finance and Taxation Education Committee, discusses this week's final passage of the 5.7-billion dollar education budget. Senator Paul Sanford of Huntsville discusses his Second Amendment Preservation Act, as well as his bill to cut down ...

With our democracy threatened by plutocrats and the politicians in their pockets more than ever, the antidote to organized money is organized people. It takes time and effort, but across the country, grass roots democracy is growing. Individuals are banding together, organizing toward common goals and demand...

Hear inspiring and forward-looking leaders and thinkers on the topic of learning, including Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, Bill Gates, Rita F. Pierson, Sir Ken Robinson and Geoffrey Canada, among others. Hosted by John Legend, this special, which is focused solely on education, marks the first TED project prod...

Doug Phillips explores the wondrous world of the Eastern Indigo Snake, the largest snake native to North America. These snakes disappeared from Alabama 6o years ago. Now, scientists are bringing them back. One-hour special.

On Cynthia's district rounds, she administers daily insulin to a man who consistently belittles his wife, Annie. A visit from Annie's son and support from Cynthia help Annie gain confidence and start to change her life. Jenny witnesses persecution of a different kind when she looks after a black mother-to-be...

This program tells the stories of 10 American architectural marvels, including a state capitol building designed by Thomas Jefferson, the original indoor shopping mall, the first airport of the Jet Age and a futuristic concert hall. You may not be familiar with all of these buildings, but th...

Transcending the silent era into sound film, the legendary Anna May Wong co-starred with the likes of Marlene Dietrich and Douglas Fairbanks. The first Chinese American movie star is captured through rich archival footage, interviews with studio colleagues, commentary by filmmakers, scholars a...

On his way to Istanbul, Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) is called back to London for a case, and finds transport via the opulent Orient Express train. When the train is sidelined by a snowdrift and a man is found dead, Poirot becomes embroiled in one of the most fiendish cases of his career.

Dwight D. Eisenhower did not aspire to be a politician; in fact, most of his colleagues had no idea whether he was a Democrat or a Republican. "Ike" was a military man his entire life. And not your ordinary rank-and-file military man, but the greatest hero of World War ll a five-star ge...

Dwight D. Eisenhower did not aspire to be a politician; in fact, most of his colleagues had no idea whether he was a Democrat or a Republican. "Ike" was a military man his entire life. And not your ordinary rank-and-file military man, but the greatest hero of World War ll a five-star ...

Connecting the Arts to Academics: Take a look at how schools are incorporating the arts into their curriculum. See a wide range of lessons from first grade to high school where students learn about math, science, discipline, leadership and foreign languages through the arts.

Through the lens of 26 independent films, America ReFramed tells the many stories of a transforming American culture and its broad diversity. In these weekly 60 or 90 minute independent films, the series takes an unfiltered look at relevant domestic topics (healthcare,immigration, the workplace, and politics) with personal storytelling tied to programming social themes.
America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a snapshot of the transforming American life the ...

"Global Voices" samples the best of international documentary. In its premiere season, the series features five all-new global docs and 21 notable international documentaries that have previously aired on PBS in other forums.

Transcending the silent era into sound film, the legendary Anna May Wong co-starred with the likes of Marlene Dietrich and Douglas Fairbanks. The first Chinese American movie star is captured through rich archival footage, interviews with studio colleagues, commentary by filmmakers, scholars a...

POV is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented more than 275 films -- films known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.

Through the lens of 26 independent films, America ReFramed tells the many stories of a transforming American culture and its broad diversity. In these weekly 60 or 90 minute independent films, the series takes an unfiltered look at relevant domestic topics (healthcare,immigration, the workplace, and politics) with personal storytelling tied to programming social themes.
America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a snapshot of the transforming American life the ...

"Global Voices" samples the best of international documentary. In its premiere season, the series features five all-new global docs and 21 notable international documentaries that have previously aired on PBS in other forums.

POV is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented more than 275 films -- films known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.

Through the lens of 26 independent films, America ReFramed tells the many stories of a transforming American culture and its broad diversity. In these weekly 60 or 90 minute independent films, the series takes an unfiltered look at relevant domestic topics (healthcare,immigration, the workplace, and politics) with personal storytelling tied to programming social themes.
America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a snapshot of the transforming American life the ...

"Global Voices" samples the best of international documentary. In its premiere season, the series features five all-new global docs and 21 notable international documentaries that have previously aired on PBS in other forums.

Through the lens of 26 independent films, America ReFramed tells the many stories of a transforming American culture and its broad diversity. In these weekly 60 or 90 minute independent films, the series takes an unfiltered look at relevant domestic topics (healthcare,immigration, the workplace, and politics) with personal storytelling tied to programming social themes.
America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a snapshot of the transforming American life the ...